News & Events

Library/Reading Books

As we head towards the end of the term, can you please have a look in your bookshelves, under beds etc for any Brooklyn School books and return to school.

Much appreciated.  Thanks

Touch singlets need to be returned ASAP please. I will be looking at sending home bills if they are not returned by this Friday.

Thanks Emily Robinson

Netball: Y7/8 training this Friday at 3:15pm, Y5/6 training is this Thursday at 3:15pm. Sorry we do not have a year 3/4 team this year.

The starting dates for this season are still to be confirmed but likely to be the 29th April. The start date for the year 1/2  will be later on in the season. 

Regards Emily

Pool cards due back

Just a quick reminder that pool cards are due back at the end of this term.  We hope you enjoyed the swimming season.

Thanks

Brooklyn School Hoodies

Hi Everyone

We are going to be sending away an order for Brooklyn School Hoodies.  The cost of these are $72.00 and we need a minimum of 5 orders to keep it at this cost.  

Please have your order to us by 3pm Tuesday 4th April, as they take a few weeks to be produced and we can hopefully have them by mid May.

Please let Luisa know if you would like to order one.  We need to know the size (see guide below), and if/what name you would like printed on it.

Goal Setting Interviews start today, if you cant remember your time please contact Luisa at the office.

Goal Setting Interviews – next week

Just a reminder team that interview times for next week’s Goal Setting Interviews with your child’s teacher, were sent out this week.  Please check bags if you have not received yours.

If your time doesn’t suit, please get in touch with Lusia in the office.

FOTs ‘Friends of the School’ – welcome afternoon tea, nau mai haere mai! It’s on today!!

There are lots of new Brooklyn whānau and faces around school, so let’s have a wee informal gathering, Wednesday 22nd March, to meet other parents and chat about some fundraising ideas you may have to help our school. Afternoon tea will be provided for parents. Your children will be able to play on the playground/court area while parents chat.

Nau mai haere mai! All welcome 🙂

FOTs ‘Friends of the School’ – welcome afternoon tea, nau mai haere mai!

There are lots of new Brooklyn whānau and faces around school, so let’s have a wee informal gathering, Wednesday 22nd March, to meet other parents and chat about some fundraising ideas you may have to help our school. Afternoon tea will be provided for parents. Your children will be able to play on the playground/court area while parents chat.

Nau mai haere mai! All welcome 🙂

Nits.

Nits are currently present within our school.  

Please check your child/rens hair, especially if you see them scratching.

We all appreciate your effort.

Thanks

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Netballers!!

Teacher strike tomorrow.

School will be shut tomorrow Thursday 16th March  and no buses will be running, due to teacher strike action.

Thanks for your understanding.

District Swimming Sports Schedule

Attached is the Swimming Sports schedule for those that are attending on Wednesday to represent Brooklyn. Starts at 9:45am and depends on the number of swimmers for each race as to when each event is held.

Note:  We have our own relay team and will not have to mix with other schools as stated.  

**Touch Rugby Cancelled for the Term**

There is some sad news from Sport Tasman today:

”Unfortunately, due to some works happening on Goodman Park over the next few weeks that we were unaware of we have made the decision to cancel touch rugby for the term.  There are trucks and a digger in operation moving backwards and forward in the footprint that we would normally use, and we feel that due to it being a health and safety risk we cannot continue the league. We have investigated Sport Park and MHS grounds with no luck due to other usage and toilet accessibility.
 
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this will cause.  There will not be any charge for touch rugby this term.”

Refunds will be sent to school soon. 

Greedy Cat Art

Room Kiwi are on the lookout for any used juice containers (small 1 litre size) or honey plastic containers (1kg size) to make our old favourite art activity Greedy Cat. (This time we are making the kitten version- smaller!)

If you have 1 or 2 juice or honey containers lying around  or in your recycling we would love to use them over the next few weeks in Room Kiwi.

Many thanks

Junior Ako awards this week

Friday Assembly

Due to the increase of numbers of Covid within our school, there will be no full assembly in the hall this afternoon (Friday 10th)

We will hold small outdoor seperate syndicate assemblies instead.

Teacher Strike – Thursday 16th March

Good Morning

It has been confirmed that the teachers and principals will strike on Thursday 16th March.

School will NOT be open that day and no buses will be running.

Thanks for your understanding.

Possible primary teacher strike action

Dear Brooklyn Families

We are alerting you to the possibility of a nation wide primary teacher strike next Thursday 16th March.

There will be confirmation of this tomorrow as to whether it will go ahead, if it does, school will be closed for instruction on this day and no buses will run.

Kindest regards

Chris

Brooklyn School Swimming Sports is on today 11:30am – 1pm. See schedule of day attached. Remember to bring your togs along for the relay!

Covid

A wee note to be aware – Covid seems to have hit Brooklyn School again.  

Please be vigilant with your testing, and keep your children home for 7 days if they are positive.

We all appreciate your efforts.

Maanakitanga Monday

Reminder to wear Red Monday 6th and bring along a donation for the Red Cross, we are raising funds for the victims of Cyclone Gabrielle.

Thanks

Congratulations to our award winners for this week!

Paid Union Meetings for Teachers Thursday 2nd March

Dear Brooklyn Families,
On Thursday 2nd March the Brooklyn Teaching Staff will be attending Paid Union Meetings during the afternoon. The school will remain OPEN with myself and Teacher Aides supervising the children. Buses will run as normal after school on this day. If you wish, you are welcome to collect your child at the end of our lunch break – 1.45pm.
We thank you as always for your support and understanding.
Regards,
 
Chris Kemp
Principal
Brooklyn School

Calendars:

Calendars:

Brooklyn School Swimming Sports Day, Wednesday 8th March 11:30am – 1pm. See schedule of day attached.

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Be at Brooklyn Night – on tonight.

You are invited to attend the “Be at Brooklyn” Information Evening on Monday 27th February.  The class teachers will share their routines and expectations for the year and answer any questions you may have.
 
Timetable for the afternoon:
Room 3 Maria / Jennifer – 4.00 to 4.30 pm
Room 2 Lara – 4.30 to 5.00 pm
Room 1 Kerryn – 5.00 to 5.30 pm
Room 4 Emily – 5.30 to 6.00 pm
Room 6 Amanda- 6.00 to 6.30 pm
 
A Sausage Sizzle will be in action. Bring along $2.50 for a deliciously cooked dinner treat!
 
If the weather is fine and you would like to bring a picnic tea to share with your family in our grounds, you are most welcome.
 
So, come on down, learn more about our wonderful school, our teachers and how we work hard for your children.

No assembly this afternoon (Friday 24th February)

Be at Brooklyn Night

You are invited to attend the “Be at Brooklyn” Information Evening on Monday 27th February.  The class teachers will share their routines and expectations for the year and answer any questions you may have.
 
Timetable for the afternoon:
Room 3 Maria / Jennifer – 4.00 to 4.30 pm
Room 2 Lara – 4.30 to 5.00 pm
Room 1 Kerryn – 5.00 to 5.30 pm
Room 4 Emily – 5.30 to 6.00 pm
Room 6 Amanda- 6.00 to 6.30 pm
 
A Sausage Sizzle will be in action. Bring along $2.50 for a deliciously cooked dinner treat!
 
If the weather is fine and you would like to bring a picnic tea to share with your family in our grounds, you are most welcome.
 
So, come on down, learn more about our wonderful school, our teachers and how we work hard for your children.